Calendar

Arts and entertainment events in Richmond.

Wednesday 15

events

Dance Film Screening The University of Richmond presents a screening of the film "Mad Hot Ballroom" followed by a talk with director Marilyn Agrelo at 7 p.m. in Jepson Hall. Free. 289-8296.

Tobacco Film Screening The Virginia Foundation for the Humanities and the Virginia Tobacco Commission present a screening of "Down in the Old Belt: Voices From the Tobacco South," a documentary by Jim Crawford, 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Library of Virginia. Reservations required. 800 E. Broad St. 371-4795.

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Tuskegee Airmen Talk Members of the famous Tuskegee Airmen talk about their experiences in World War II and during the civil rights movement, 5:30 p.m. at VCU's Student Commons. 907 Floyd Ave. 647-5860.

Thursday 16

events

International Film Series The University of Richmond presents its 17th annual International Film Series, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays through April 2. This week, the film is "The Edukators," showing in Jepson Hall at 7:30 p.m. Admission is free. 289-8980.

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Book Talk Frans Johansson talks about his book "The Medici Effect" and creative innovations at C3 at 6 p.m. Tickets are $10. 1801 E. Cary St. 474-3639.

Society of the Cincinnati Lecture The University of Richmond presents T.H. Breen talking about "Moments of Decision: Popular Mobilization on the Eve of the American Revolution" at 7:30 p.m. 289-8333.

music

Art After Hours The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts hosts a night of music, poetry and art weekly through February, 6-9 p.m. This week, music by Sambaiosis and poetry by d.l. Hopkins. Tickets are $10. 200 N. Boulevard. 340-1405.

Friday 17

events

Chesterfield County BandFest Southside Church of the Nazarene hosts a battle of the bands featuring Intelligence and others, at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $5. 6851 Courthouse Road. 778-7800.

International Film Series The University of Richmond presents its 17th annual International Film Series, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays through April 2. This week, the film is "The Edukators," showing in Adams Auditorium at 3 p.m. Admission is free. 289-8980.

Woman's Club The Concert Ballet of Virginia presents "Winter Gala With the Concert Ballet Orchestra" at 8 p.m. and Feb. 19 at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $15-$18. 211 E. Franklin St. 798-0945.

galleries

Crossroads Art Center An All-Media Show featuring the photography of Susan Bock opens with a reception, 6-9 p.m. The show runs through March 9. 2106 Staples Mill Road. 278-8950.

Solvent Space Harrell Fletcher's exhibition "The American War" opens with a reception, 6-8 p.m. Through April 15. 0 E. Fourth St. 827-0984.

museums

Science Museum of Virginia David Hagan presents a LiveSky planetarium program for Black History Month, "Follow the Drinking Gourd," about how escaped slaves used the stars to navigate to freedom, at 6 p.m. Free. 2500 W. Broad St. 864-1400.

The Gallery Art and Design "Latin Ambience," works by Elena Ehrenwald, Viviana Peretti and Lissette Solorzano, opens with a reception at 7 p.m. The show runs through March 19. 16 S. Dooley Ave. 355-0102.

White Canvas Gallery "Recent Work" by Anderson Giles and "Glass Vessels" by Sterling Crandall open with a reception, 5:30-8 p.m. Through March 22. 111 S. 14th St. 782-1776.

Sunday 19

events

International Film Series The University of Richmond presents its 17th annual International Film Series, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays through April 2. This week, the film is "The Edukators," showing in Jepson Hall at 7:30 p.m. Admission is free. 289-8980.

Project Resolution Local filmmakers screen their work at the Firehouse Theatre at 7 p.m. Free. 1609 W. Broad St. 355-2001.

VUU Performing Arts Theatre The VUU Department of Fine Arts presents "For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide/When the Rainbow Is Enuf" in the Belgian Building at 4 p.m. Through Feb. 25. Tickets are $10. 1500 N. Lombardy St. 257-5601.